Rasmi, Ni Gusti Ayu Raka. (1939 - 2018) [Vechten, Carl Van. (1880-1964)] Ni Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi performing as the Bird in the Legong, 1952Silver gelatin photograph of the 12 year old performer in Dancers of Bali: Gamelan of Peliatan. With the photographer's stamp to verso, inscribed by him upper center "Ni Gusti Reeka [sic] as the Bird in The Legong XVII JJ 8 Oct 6, [19]52." 6 x 9. 25 in. (16. 8 x 23. 5 cm). Very fine. From the Collection of Michael Feingold. It was 1952 in New York when Van Vechten photographed the young dancer Ni Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi. "She had never before left her